Ellie Fund
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Ellie Fund is a Massachusetts-based organization that provides essential support services for breast cancer patients to ease the stresses of everyday life, allowing the focus to be on family, recovery, and healing. Its services include grocery gift cards, nutritious prepared/delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, childcare reimbursement, housekeeping, and integrative therapy serv
06/01/2026
Ellie Popkin was an active member in the Newton community throughout her life. In her spirit, her sons founded Ellie Fund 30 years ago, as a way to provide community support to ANY ONE being treated for breast cancer in Massachusetts. That inclusivity makes patients like Charlie feel welcomed and supported.
05/31/2026
More patients reached. More families supported. More impact made. đź’—
This May, Ellie Fund provided $212,595 in essential services and supported 191 NEW patients and their families, representing a 55% increase from May 2025.
Growth is more than a number. It means reaching more patients with support that eases financial pressure, reduces logistical stress, and removes barriers to treatment.
Thank you to all of our supporters and partners who make our work possible.
Patients in Mattapan are 2.8x more likely to die of breast cancer than patients in the Back Bay. Same city… same screening… same disease.
Our executive director sat down with Boston Public Radio to talk about health equity in Massachusetts.
As the permanent home of the Boston Breast Cancer Equity Coalition, Ellie Fund is working together with hospitals, community health centers, , , and others to change the outcomes for Black and brown women in MA.
Nobody saves for breast cancer. Breast cancer patients are often left with $8,000 to $9,000 in unexpected costs after treatment.
Our Executive Director sat down with Boston Public Radio to talk about why support services have to be part of the treatment plan, and what Ellie Fund is doing to make sure no patient has to choose between treatment and basic needs.
Watch the full interview at the link in bio.
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450 Summer Street
Needham, MA
02210
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
